
Foot Anstey supports leading companies through restructurings, corporate transactional support, and sensitive litigation, with specialised expertise in the retail, consumer, and public equity sectors. In Exeter, practice head Karen Bates has notable experience defending clients in tribunal claims, as well as advising on industrial relations strategy, while Truro-based Patrick Howarth specialises in trade union and collective bargaining issues. TUPE-expert Nathalie Ingles handles large scale redundancies and restructurings and Claire Holland comes recommended for her deep private equity expertise.
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Karen Bates
Other key lawyers
Patrick Howarth; Claire Holland; Nathalie Ingles; Gemma Robinson

